Make This No-Bake Cupcake Recipe for the Fourth of July!

It's hot out and the Fourth is right in the middle of the work week, so we found a luscious, yet slimming, treat for you to bring to your Independence Day celebration that requires no oven-time. O say can you see, indeed!

According to Marlene Koch, registered dietitian and author of the New York Times bestseller, Eat More of What You Love: Over 200 Brand-New Recipes Low in Sugar, Calories and Fat, there’s no better time than summer to enjoy fresh fruit. Koch says, “Looking to celebrate the Fourth in sweet style? Naturally sweet cherries, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries are all in season!”

Koch’s no-bake cupcakes will be the hit of your Fourth of July BBQ — and then scroll down for more great dessert ideas!

No-Bake Red, White and Blue Cheesecake CupcakesMakes 12 servings

With their festive shades of red, white and blue and bounty of summer berries, these slim beauties are perfect for picnics and holiday barbecues. No need to turn on the oven or fuss with whether the cheesecake is done. Just mix, pour and stick in the fridge until set!

In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and butter. Press 1 rounded tablespoon into the bottom of each muffin cup. Place in the refrigerator to chill.

In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer on low speed, beat the cream cheeses, powdered sugar and sour cream until smooth. Beat in 1/2 cup of whipped topping and the almond extract. Fold in the remaining topping.

Spoon the cheesecake filling into the crusts and smooth the tops. Place a strawberry half in the center of each cheesecake and arrange the blueberries around the strawberry. Place cheesecakes in the refrigerator and chill until set, at least 2 hours.

The skinny, per cupcake: 160 calories, 7 g fat (5 g saturated)

For more fruity treats to celebrate in red, white and blue style, check out some of SELF’s delicious recipes: